2026-01-06 14:24:04

Having been involved in the digital asset market for many years, I realize that the biggest regret is not continuous small losses. The real nightmare is: catching a big trend and making a huge profit, only to turn around and lose all the gains along with the principal.

Hundreds of dollars in seed capital turning into millions in half a year? That’s nothing special in the crypto world. The true strength lies in being able to withdraw the earned money completely.

Most people fall into the same trap: when floating profits reach tens of thousands, their mentality explodes and they become complacent. When a correction comes, not only do the profits evaporate, but the account also gets liquidated. It’s not entirely due to the market being fierce, nor solely because of lack of technical skill—at its core, it’s falling into the trap of "profit equals inflation."

Many misunderstand the meaning of rolling over positions. They think it’s about increasing positions aggressively and trading frequently, but the core secret is actually the opposite—called "restraint." Only take decisive action when the trend is particularly clear; otherwise, stay fully in cash and wait patiently, never reckless.

Those who avoid account liquidation in futures trading generally steer clear of three pitfalls:

1. Forcing trades without a clear trend—jumping in before the market shows a definite direction.
2. Heavy positions after small gains—betting full on after floating profits of three or five thousand, with a fragile mentality.
3. Holding on stubbornly during a correction—refusing to cut losses, hoping for a rebound to save the position.

People who can keep their accounts stable all harbor an extreme level of calmness.

Here are the three life-saving rules I’ve summarized:

**Step 1**: When the first profitable trade is made, immediately transfer out the principal, and only use profits for subsequent trades. This instantly stabilizes your mindset.
**Step 2**: Once floating profits reach your target price, raise your stop-loss level to lock in some gains—don’t be greedy for the entire market move.
**Step 3**: Only trade during the explosive phase of a trend. It’s not about trading more frequently than others; when the trend becomes unclear, go fully into cash and wait for the next wave.

There are many talented people in the crypto space, and quite a few can make profits. The truly scarce skill is being able to preserve those profits. The gap is never about how many opportunities you seize, but whether you can firmly hold onto your gains.

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DegenDreamer

· 01-09 10:37

Really, I've seen too many people make hundreds of thousands of dollars and then lose everything in a single correction. That feeling must be so painful... Honestly, it's greed. When you seize an opportunity, you're more likely to slip up. Taking profits early and securing your gains is truly the key to survival, not that you have to be super impressive. I agree with waiting on the sidelines for signals; being idle is actually a way to make money. It seems simple but is actually very difficult to do. Willpower and execution are what can trap most people. Making money is easy, but protecting your money is hard. How many times have you heard this, yet few truly do it? Knowing about stop-loss isn't enough; you have to really be able to execute it.

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Ser_Liquidated

· 01-09 04:57

That's right, I've seen too many people make money and then become more prone to blowup. Getting your principal out is the real win; everything else is just a numbers game. How should I put it, I’ve understood this logic long ago, but actually executing it is still easy to become greedy... Wait, I don’t quite understand the second step of these three rules, can you elaborate? Waiting on the sidelines for opportunities is the most painful part, but most people just can't do it—they have to be in the game all the time. Honestly, protecting profits is a thousand times harder than making profits, that’s the truth.

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ChainMelonWatcher

· 01-07 22:39

Popped balloons hurt the most, earning a fortune but greed causes everything to vanish in an instant. Are my friends who just turned the tide okay now? What about the stop-loss they promised? This article is just treating my greed disease. I admit I really fell into the trap of "big position when earning." Really, waiting in a flat position is a hundred times harder than frequent trading. Who can endure? Stop-loss, it's easy to say but it can be deadly to actually do. The scariest thing is having tens of thousands in unrealized gains and waking up to find it all gone—nightmare without a doubt. Resist, resist, resist. I've been trying for a month, but I still can't resist the urge. This is the hardest lesson in the crypto world. Making money is easy, but holding onto it is hard. I truly believe this.

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DeadTrades_Walking

· 01-07 21:08

I've blown my account too many times, now reading this article feels like my blood, sweat, and tears story. Making a few hundred thousand and then starting to get reckless, a sharp drop that takes me back to square one—I've been through all that... I don't want to go through it again. The key is still mindset. Really, the words "self-control" are easy to say but incredibly hard to practice. Those who can hold onto profits are indeed a rare breed. I really want to learn this skill. I've already quit the frequent trading approach. Holding cash and waiting is actually the toughest test. You're so right. Many times, it's not that I can't make money, but that I can't stop. Transferring out the principal is a trick I’m using now; it really reduces psychological pressure a lot. I feel like I keep falling into the second trap—small profits, then full position, and then... you know. If the trend isn't clear, don't move. Saying it three times isn't enough.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 01-06 14:52

Really, nine out of ten get burned when trying to make money. I've heard it too many times. That's true, but the few who can actually do it, I've seen only a few. Once the principal is out, this move is indeed absolute. The mindset is completely different.

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NFTDreamer

· 01-06 14:51

Really, I've seen too many people make money and then lose their minds, leading to a quick crash after a correction. That's right, not being able to hold is the biggest enemy. Making money is easy, but holding onto it is hard, brother. I just want to ask, how many people can really withdraw the principal after their first trade... probably not many. Waiting in cash is truly more difficult than frequent trading; it's a psychological test. This set of theories sounds right, but when it comes to actual operation, it's a different story. Everyone wants to greedily take profits throughout the entire process.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-06 14:42

Actually, it's a mindset issue. When they make money, they want to run; when there's a pullback, they want to hold on tightly. In the end, they lose everything. I've been using the method of withdrawing principal for a long time; otherwise, every time you'd just be a paper millionaire. I've seen too many people go all-in after a profit of 100,000, only to have their accounts wiped out in two days. That's called karma. Honestly, it's about self-control. Most people are just succumbing to greed. You're right. True experts know how to hide, not just how to act. It's useless to just make money; being able to withdraw it is what counts. I know several people who are still dreaming right now. If the trend isn't clear, I absolutely won't move. I agree with that. Reckless trading is just giving away money. There are many people who get wiped out in a pullback; it's all because their mindset isn't well-trained.

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BearHugger

· 01-06 14:40

That's so true. Take your profits and run—that's the way to survive longer in the crypto world. My friend once had a floating profit of 500,000 but still wanted to double it. Now, he’s lost even the principal, and he really can't hold on anymore. Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to do... Luckily, I learned my lesson. I now deeply understand the importance of not trading frequently. Previously, I was careless and made over ten trades a day. Now, sitting on the sidelines and waiting for opportunities, I can live much more comfortably. People with a stable mindset are the winners—that's no lie.

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HappyMinerUncle

· 01-06 14:32

That really hits home. I am the fool who made millions and then lost it all back to negative numbers. Just thinking about it makes me regret. I was so thrilled with the floating gains at the time, but a single pullback wiped it all out. The key is still mindset. When making money, my brain really wasn't working. But the last sentence really struck me: the biggest failure is not being able to hold on.

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SchroedingerMiner

· 01-06 14:26

Really, I've seen too many people make a fortune and then suddenly blow up overnight. I've been through the same myself... The only rule I stick to now is: take the profit and run. Chasing small gains with heavy positions is truly a death sentence; once your mindset collapses, your account is gone. Honestly, it all comes down to discipline. Just because you can operate doesn't mean you should. Holding a zero position is also a strategy, right? I once floated tens of thousands in unrealized gains, and then a waterfall wiped it all out to the beginning... Thinking back now, I still get chills. The key is being able to take profits out; no matter how much you earn, if it's just numbers in the account, you won't sleep well until your psychological account is properly established. Those friends who frequently trade, now almost all silent... It seems that being quick with your hands doesn't necessarily mean you'll win. Stop-loss is easy to talk about but extremely hard to implement. Not setting a stop-loss is just a gambler's mentality. That's how the crypto world is—lots of people make money, but few know how to protect it. I now just see myself as a turtle stubbornly holding on.

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